Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) …...Executive Director Adams said that the task force had met twice and another meeting was scheduled for March 15, 2016. He said that

The actions delineated below were taken in open session of the EPSB at the February 19, 2016,

special meeting. This information is provided in summary form; an official record of the meeting

is available in the permanent records of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB),

100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601

Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB)

Summary Minutes of the Special Meeting

EPSB Offices, 100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor

Frankfort, Kentucky

Call to Order

Chair Anthony Strong called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. EST.

Mission Statement

Chair Anthony Strong read the mission statement to the Board.

Roll Call

The following Board members were present during the February 19, 2016, EPSB special

meeting: Ellen Blevins, Tolya Ellis, Esther Fatsy, Leslie Fields, Donna Hedgepath, Allen

Kennedy, Ann Morgan, Jay Morgan, Mary John O’Hair, Laura Schneider, Stephen Pruitt, Sandy

Sinclair-Curry, Anthony Strong, Sarah Thompson, and Cassandra Webb. David Whaley and

Kimberly Young were absent.

Open Speak

Sam Evans

Dr. Sam Evans from Western Kentucky University informed the Board of his concerns with the

University of the Cumberlands’ faculty qualifications and program integrity in its Educator

Preparation Program. He also said that he felt the University needed to be thoroughly

investigated prior to the Board approving its programs on the agenda.

Barbara Kennedy

Dr. Barbara Kennedy from the University of the Cumberlands stated that the mission of the

University has always been one which was compatible to the means of the mountain people. She

said that students have never been charged large rates to attend the institution, so recently many

students have begun to attend the University when it began its online program. She shared data

and said the University has quality programs and its Praxis scores exceed the national average as

well as the state average for many institutions.

Approval of Consent Item

2016-001

Motion made by Mr. Allen Kennedy, seconded by Ms. Tolya Ellis, to approve the following item

on the consent agenda:

Approval of December 14, 2015, EPSB Meeting Minutes

Vote: Unanimous

Report of the Executive Director

Executive Director Jimmy Adams introduced the Education and Workforce Development

General Counsel Bridget Papalia to the Board and advised them that she would be the Board’s

general counsel for the meeting.

Report from the Kentucky Department of Education

Commissioner Stephen Pruitt said that he recently gave the State of the K-12 Education in the

Commonwealth address. He also shared his thoughts that it will be a tough budget season.

Report from the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE)

Dr. Jay Morgan said CPE was in the process of finalizing the statewide strategic plan for higher

education. He said it will go before the council in April. Additionally, Dr. Morgan said that

preliminary discussions on modifying teacher leader programs have been made with the deans

and provosts and that the EPSB and KDE have been involved in those discussions.

Strategic Plan Update

A written report was provided in the Board’s folder. The Board had no questions on the report.

Legislative Update

The EPSB’s Legislative Liaison Marcie Lowe gave an update on legislation that could affect the

EPSB.

Update from Combating Inappropriate Student-Teacher Relationships Task Force

Executive Director Adams said that the task force had met twice and another meeting was

scheduled for March 15, 2016. He said that discussion from the committee so far had included a

need to review and revise the State Code of Ethics and a possible recommendation for pre-

service training for the issuance of certificates and renewal of certificates.

Other Updates

Mr. Adams introduced the EPSB’s newest staff member, Daniel Clark, who works for the

Division of Certification.

Report of the Chair

Recognition of Former EPSB Members

Chair Strong recognized Marie McMillen and Brandy Beardsley for their valued service to the

Board.

Information/Discussion Items

Mid-year Budget Report

Mr. Adams said that the EPSB has been asked to reduce its current fiscal year budget by 4.5%.

Additionally, the proposed biennium budget by the Governor asks for further reductions of up to

9%. Mr. Adams provided staff recommendations on how to manage the reductions which

included savings on Board travel, Attorney General fees, printing costs, personnel credits, and

lowering the payments to cooperating teachers. Mr. Adams stated that the Board may need to

redesign KTIP which has not been fully funded since 2008 and is half of the EPSB budget. He

expressed concern that if restricted funds which the agency has used to offset budget reductions

begin to dwindle, then the EPSB may need to consider raising certification fees on teachers. He

said emergency substitutes are not currently charged for their certification so adding a fee for this

certification may need to be discussed in the future.

CAEP Partnership Agreement

Mr. Terry Hibpshman reported to the Board that the EPSB had a previous agreement with the

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) for accrediting teacher

certification programs in Kentucky. Now the Council for Accreditation for Educator Preparation

(CAEP) is the provider and has been working on developing partnership agreements with

individual states. In June 2015 the Board adopted the CAEP standards and approved a CAEP

partnership agreement task force charter and membership. In January 2016, the task force met

and developed an agreement. There were no questions, concerns, or comments from the Board.

This item will be brought before the Board at its April meeting for action.

General Counsel

Mr. Adams and the Board discussed if the agency should employ its own general counsel. Mr.

Adams explained that he felt it necessary in light of budget constraints. He said this position

would be separate from EPSB legal services and would not be involved in the prosecution of

cases; rather, the legal counsel would advise the Board during Board deliberations in closed

session. This position would have no prior knowledge of the legal cases prior to the cases being

released to the Board. Ms. Laura Schneider asked if adding a staff member would be a greater

cost than using the Attorney General’s office. Mr. Adams explained that the general counsel

position would not be adding a new position; it would be filling a current vacant position within

the agency. Dr. Jay Morgan and Dr. Stephen Pruitt spoke in favor of hiring a full-time general

counsel for the Board. Ms. Bridget Papalia stated that she had taken an in-depth look and having

a full-time general counsel that is separate from the work of prosecuting attorneys within an

agency is comparable to other state agencies. Ms. Cassandra Webb stated that as the former

chair she would have welcomed the recognition to be able to have a full-time general counsel.

She also said she would have liked the Board to have discussed this issue prior to the Attorney

General’s office being notified that the Board no longer needed its services. She said that she

hoped the Board would not run from hard advice that may be against some Board members’

beliefs and opinions.

Action Items

Delegation of KRS 13B.110(3) Power to Grant or Deny a Request for an Extension of Time

Made Pursuant to KRS 13B.110(2)

2016-002

Motion made by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Ms. Laura Schneider, to delegate the KRS

13B.110(3) power to grant or deny an extension request to the board chair of the EPSB at the

time of the request.

Vote: Unanimous

16 KAR 1:030. Procedures for Certificate Revocation, Suspension, Reinstatement and

Reissuance, and Application Denial, Amendment, Final Action

Executive Director Adams stated that this regulation had the potential to affect other EPSB

regulations so the Board needed general counsel on staff to review the regulation before action is

taken on it. Chair Strong asked for an estimated timeline for when a general counsel may be

hired. Ms. Papalia said that a decision was anticipated to be made on a potential candidate by the

following week. Dr. Strong asked if her staff could assist in drafting the regulation if necessary.

Ms. Papalia said that someone in her office could assist if necessary but it would be close to 60

days before anyone could begin work on it due to the legislative session. Ms. Laura Schneider

asked if the Board was going to start all over again on developing a disciplinary regulation. Dr.

Strong said that he did not believe so. Ms. Schneider said that the Board needed to decide the

purpose behind the disciplinary regulation. She asked if it was to punish or to correct behavior.

2016-003

Motion made by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Ms. Sandy Sinclair-Curry, to table the action on the

proposed amendment to 16 KAR 1:030 until general counsel is approved by the Governor’s

office for the EPSB and the general counsel has time to review the amendment. The regulation

will then be brought back before the Board.

Vote: 10 – Yes

2 – No (Ms. Cassandra Webb, Ms. Laura Schneider)

Continuing Accreditation of the Educator Preparation Unit and Approval of the Initial and

Advanced Level Preparation Programs, Asbury University

2016-004

Issue One: Unit Accreditation

Motion made by Dr. Mary John O’Hair, seconded by Ms. Schneider, to accept the

recommendation of the Accreditation Audit Committee (AAC) and grant accreditation for Asbury

University.

Vote: Unanimous (Ellen Blevins recused)

2016-005

Issue Two: Program Approval

Motion made by Dr. O’Hair, seconded by Mr. Kennedy, to accept the recommendation of the

AAC and grant approval for the initial and advanced level educator preparation programs at

Asbury University.



Advanced Level Preparation Programs, University of the Cumberlands

Chair Strong asked AAC Chair Ellen Blevins if the AAC committee would like to address the

Board in commentary to Dr. Evans’ Open Speak comments prior to taking action on the item.

Ms. Blevins said that the committee agreed with the Board of Examiner’s report and did not

discuss comments made by Dr. Evans. A few Board members asked Dr. Susan Rose, dean of the

College of Education at the University of the Cumberlands, program specific questions and Dr.

Susan Rose addressed those questions.

2016-006

Issue One: Unit Accreditation

Motion made by Mr. Allen Kennedy, seconded by Ms. Laura Schneider, to accept the

recommendation of the AAC and grant accreditation for University of the Cumberlands. Motion

was amended by Ms. Sinclair-Curry, seconded by Ms. Esther Fatsy, for staff to look into the

allegations in Dr. Sam Evans’ report.

Dr. O’Hair stated that the University met advanced and initial level educator preparation

programs so she asked for specific information on what would need to be investigated at the

University. Ms. Sinclair-Curry said that the Board needed to look into Dr. Evans’ comments

made to the Board during Open Speak.

The amendment to the motion failed to pass.

Original Motion Vote: Unanimous (Ellen Blevins recused)

2016-007

Issue Two: Program Approval

Motion made by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Ms. Schneider, to accept the recommendation of the

AAC and grant approval for the initial and advanced level educator preparation programs at the

University of the Cumberlands.



Advanced Level Preparation Programs, Union College

2016-008

Motion made by Ms. Schneider, seconded by Ms. Sarah Thompson, to table this item until the

April EPSB meeting.

Vote: Unanimous

Waivers

16 KAR 5:010. Request to Waive NCATE Language, University of Louisville

2016-009

Motion made by Ms. Schneider, seconded by Dr. O’Hair, to approve the proposed waiver of 16

KAR 5:010 Section 2(2)(b) for the University of Louisville.

Vote: Unanimous

16 KAR 5:010. Request to Waive NCATE Language, Murray State University

2016-010

Motion made by Dr. O’Hair, seconded by Ms. Schneider, to approve the proposed waiver of 16

KAR 5:010 Section 2(2)(b) for Murray State University.

Vote: Unanimous (Dr. Jay Morgan recused)

16 KAR 5:040. Request to Waive Student Teacher Placement Requirements, Dr. Sam Evans on

behalf of Brian Steiner, Cesia Heinlein, Jessica Greer, and Nathaniel Chapman

2016-011

Motion made by Ms. Esther Fatsy, seconded by Dr. O’Hair, to approve the waiver request of 16

KAR 5:040, Section 6(4)(a) for Dr. Sam Evans on behalf of Brian Steiner, Cesia Heinlein,

Jessica Greer, and Nathaniel Chapman.

Vote: Unanimous

16 KAR 5:040. Request to Waive Student Teacher Placement Requirements, Dr. Laurence

Hayes on behalf of Ms. Libby Guth

2016-012

Motion made by Ms. Ellen Blevins, seconded by Ms. Ann Morgan, to approve the waiver request

of 16 KAR 5:040, Section 2(b) for Dr. Laurence Hayes on Behalf of Ms. Libby Guth.

Vote: Unanimous

Ms. Sandy Sinclair-Curry spoke on behalf of the EPSB waiver committee. She said that the

EPSB waiver committee noted that the EPSB system is set up to ensure that only qualified

cooperating teachers are to be used for student teachers. The regulation requires that cooperating

teachers are trained prior to placement of student teaching. She said that the committee asked

that in the event a similar situation occurs in the future, EPSB staff should report non-compliance

of the regulation to the Board.

Alternative Route To Certification Application

Lori Ann Collard, Engineering and Technology, Grades 5-12

2016-013

Motion made by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Ms. Blevins, to approve the alternative route to

certification application for Ms. Lori Ann Collard.

Vote: Unanimous

Board Comments

The Board had no further comments.

Motion made by Ms. Blevins, seconded by Ms. Ellis, to move into closed session for the purpose

of discussing proposed or pending litigation in accordance with KRS 61.810(1) (c) & (j).

Vote: Unanimous

Motion made by Ms. Schneider, seconded by Ms. Ellis, to move into open session.

Vote: Unanimous

The following board members concurred with the actions as listed below with the noted

exceptions:

The following board members concurred with the actions as listed below with the noted

exceptions:

Ellen Blevins, Tolya Ellis, Esther Fatsy, Leslie Fields, Donna Hedgepath, Allen Kennedy Ann

Morgan, Laura Schneider, Sandy Sinclair-Curry, Anthony Strong, and Sara Thompson.

Attorneys present were Cassie Trueblood, Erik Carlsen-Landy, Chelsea Young, Shuo Han, and

Bridget Papalia.

Initial Case Review

Case Number Decision

1509689 Admonish

1411792 Admonish

1511817 Dismissed

1507489 Admonish

1508635 Admonish

1410721 Defer for training


1511797 Hear

1505228 Defer

1509693 Hear

1509679 Hear

1508599 Admonish

1511737 Dismissed (Ms. Schneider recused)

1512843 Hear

1509697 Admonish

1505248 Dismissed



150221 Dismissed

1506449 Dismissed

1405268 Dismissed

1509677 Dismissed

1509671 Dismissed

1107521 Dismissed

Character/Fitness Review


151496 Approve

151484 Approve

166 Approve

1624 Approve

1621 Approve

1623 Approve

1632 Approve

1627 Approve

1631 Approve

1640 Approve

168 Approve

1642 Approve

1655 Approve

151497 Approve

1654 Approve

151456 Deny

1695 Approve

151491 Approve

151462 Approve

151489 Deny

151486 Deny

161 Deny

151504 Approve

1620 Approve

1613 Approve

151480 Approve

151466 Approve

151483 Approve

1647 Approve

1657 Approve

1639 Deny

1671 Approve

151495 Deny

151464 Deny

1628 Deny

Agreed Orders


1411754 William Warf Accept Agreed Order permanently revoking Certificate

Number 201136043. Warf shall neither apply for, nor be

issued, a teaching and/or administrative certificate in the

Commonwealth of Kentucky at any time in the future.

Upon acceptance of this agreement by the Board, Warf

shall immediately surrender the original and all copies of

his certificate, by personal delivery or first class mail, to the

Education Professional Standards Board, 100 Airport Road,

3rd Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.

Vote: Unanimous (Ms. Hedgepath recused)

1005301 Tammy Saddler Accept Agreed Order admonishing Sadler for violating the

Administration Code for Kentucky's Educational

Assessment Program. The Board reminds Saddler that she

has a duty to strictly comply with all administrative

procedures related to student testing for the well-being of

the students and for the integrity of the testing process. The

Board will not tolerate any further incidents of misconduct

by Saddler.

Certificate number 000082542 is currently expired. In

addition to the standard requirements of the application

process, before Saddler shall be reissued any certificate, she

must comply with the following:

1. Saddler shall submit written proof from a

licensed/certified psychiatrist or mental health

professional, as approved by the Board, that she has

complied with a comprehensive evaluation, is

competent to fulfill her duties as an educator, is not

a danger to herself or others, and is compliant with

all treatment recommendations. Saddler shall pay

any expense incurred.

2. Saddler shall submit written proof to the Board that

she has completed twelve (12) hours of training on

the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky

Certified School Personnel, as approved by the

Board. Saddler shall pay any expense incurred.

3. Saddler shall submit written proof to the Board that

she has completed a three (3) hour professional

development course on the Administration Code for

Kentucky’s Educational Assessment Program, as

approved by the Board. Saddler shall pay any

expense incurred.

Should Saddler fail to satisfy any or all of these conditions,

the Board shall automatically deny any application

submitted by Saddler or on her behalf.

Upon issuance, certificate number 000082542, including

any future endorsements or new areas of certification, shall

be on probation for a period of three (3) years and subject

to the following probationary conditions:

1. If the evaluating psychiatrist/mental health

professional recommends ongoing treatment,

Saddler shall provide to the Board quarterly written

progress reports from her psychiatrist/mental health

professional until she is released from treatment.

Any expense required for the follow-up treatment

shall be paid by Saddler. If Saddler fails to satisfy

this condition, certificate number 000082542 shall

be automatically suspended until Saddler completes

the required follow-up, and provides the appropriate

written proof to the Board.

2. Saddler shall not receive any disciplinary action for

violation of the Administration Code for

Kentucky’s Educational Assessment Program from

any school district in which she is employed.

“Disciplinary action” is defined as any suspension,

termination, or public reprimand issued by any

school district in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

and upheld, if requested, by either the tribunal

and/or arbitration process. If Saddler fails to satisfy

this condition, certificate number 000082542 shall

be automatically suspended for a period of one (1)

year and subject to additional sanctions by the

Board pursuant to KRS 161.120.

Saddler is aware that should she violate any provision of

KRS 161.120 in the future, the Board shall initiate a

disciplinary action and seek additional sanctions.

Vote: Unanimous

1505261 Mary Molsky Accept Agreed Order admonishing Molsky for exercising

poor professional judgment. The Board reminds Molsky of

her duty to take reasonable measures to protect the health,

safety and emotional well-being of her students.

Furthermore, Molsky must follow all administrative

procedures related to student testing for the well-being of

her students and for the integrity of the testing process.

The Board will not tolerate any future incidents of

misconduct by Molsky.

Molsky is currently on KTRS Disability Retirement. Prior

to her return to a position that requires Kentucky

certification, Molsky shall provide the following to the

Board:

1. Written evidence from a Kentucky


professional approved by the Board, and based upon

a comprehensive evaluation that she is mentally

capable of safely performing the essential functions

of a teacher, and has complied with all treatment

recommendations. If Molsky is unable to complete

all treatment recommendations prior to her return to

a certified position, she shall submit to the Board

semi-annual written progress reports from her

psychiatrist or mental health professional until she

is released from treatment. Molsky shall pay any

expense incurred. If Molsky fails to satisfy any

portion of this condition, Certificate Number

200210168 shall be administratively suspended

until such condition is satisfied in its entirety.

2. Written evidence from a Kentucky

licensed/certified physician approved by the Board,

and based upon a comprehensive evaluation that she

is physically capable of safely performing the

essential functions of a teacher, and has complied

with all treatment recommendations. If Molsky is

unable to complete all treatment recommendations

prior to her return to a certified position, she shall

submit to the Board semi-annual progress reports

from her physician until she is released from

treatment. Molsky shall pay any expense incurred.

If Molsky fails to satisfy any portion of this

condition, Certificate Number 200210168 shall be

administratively suspended until such condition is

satisfied in its entirety.

Molsky is aware that should she violate KRS 161.120 in

the future, the Board shall initiate a new disciplinary action

and seek additional sanctions.

Vote: Unanimous (Ms. Fields recused)

150263 Chelsea Rose Accept Agreed Order permanently revoking Certificate

Number 201132512. Rose shall neither apply for, nor be

issued, a teaching, administrative or emergency certificate

in the Commonwealth of Kentucky at any time in the

future. Rose shall immediately surrender the original and

all copies of her certificate, by personal delivery or first

class mail, to the Education Professional Standards Board,

100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.

Vote: Unanimous

1211731 Tyesha Senter Accept Agreed Order admonishing Senter for attempting a

safe crisis management hold that resulted in injury to the

student. The Board reminds Senter of her duty to take

reasonable measures to protect the health, safety, and

emotional well-being of students. The Board expects

educators to correctly implement their training in order to

prevent injury to students. The Board will not tolerate any

further incidents of misconduct

Additionally, Certificate Number 201125500 shall be

subject to the following probationary conditions:

1. By March 1, 2016, Senter shall provide written

proof to the Board that she has successfully

completed the Kentucky Department of Education’s

trainings entitled Promoting Positive Behavior in

Schools I & II. Senter shall pay any expense

incurred. Should Senter fail to satisfy this condition

by March 1, 2016, Certificate Number 201125500

shall be administratively suspended until such

condition is satisfied.

2. By September 1, 2017, Senter shall provide written

proof to the Board that she has completed two (2)

weeks of community service in the Summer Bridge

Program through Jefferson County Public Schools.

Senter shall not be compensated for this service.

Should Senter fail to satisfy this condition,

Certificate Number 201125550 shall be


satisfied.

3. For a period of thirty (30) months, until August 8,

2018, Senter shall not receive any disciplinary

action involving inappropriate physical restraint or

seclusion of a student from any school district in

which she is employed. Should Senter fail to satisfy

this condition, Certificate Number 201125500 shall

be automatically suspended for a period of forty-

five (45) days and subject to additional sanctions by

the Board pursuant to KRS 161.120.

“Disciplinary action” is defined as any termination,

suspension, or public reprimand issued by any


and upheld, if requested, by either a tribunal and/or

arbitration process, including any appeal therefrom.

If the tribunal amends the disciplinary action or if

Respondent agrees to amend the disciplinary action

through arbitration, the new disciplinary action if a

termination, suspension, or public reprimand shall

be considered a violation of this condition.

4. For a period of four (4) years, Senter shall provide

annual written proof to the Board by that she is

neither safe crisis management certified nor a

member of the student response team at the school

in which she is employed. The written proof shall

be confirmed by a knowledgeable supervisor in the

human resources department or a SCM certified

trainer in the district. Should Senter fail to satisfy


be automatically suspended for a period of forty-

five (45) days and subject to additional sanctions by

the Board pursuant to KRS 161.120.

Senter is aware that should she violate KRS 161.120 in the

future, the Board shall initiate a new disciplinary action and

seek additional sanctions.

Vote: Unanimous

CF131082 Tracey Lenox Accept Agreed Order stating that Lenox shall be issued a

teaching certificate in Kentucky only after completing a

traditional educator preparation program or meeting the

requirements for issuance of an alternative certificate under

KRS 161.048. Lenox shall not be eligible for an

emergency teaching certificate or emergency substitute

certificate until she has been issued either a statement of

eligibility or a temporary provisional certificate.

Additionally, within one (1) year of being granted a

statement of eligibility or a temporary provisional

certificate, Lenox must provide written proof to the Board

that she has completed twelve (12) hours of professional

development or training on the Professional Code of Ethics

for Kentucky Certified School Personnel, as approved by

the Board. Any expense required for said training shall be

paid by Lenox. Should Lenox fail to satisfy this

requirement within one (1) year of being granted a

statement of eligibility or a temporary provisional

certificate, Lenox’s certificate shall be automatically

suspended until such training is completed and the

appropriate proof is provided to the Board.

Vote: Unanimous

1412843 Eric Dick Accept Agreed Order admonishing Dick for exercising

poor professional judgment, and for neglect of duty. As an

educator in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Dick has a

duty to take reasonable measures to protect the health,

safety, and emotional well-being of students. Furthermore,

as a coach, he owes an additional responsibility to his

players, both on and off the field. Dick should have

ensured that an administrator was immediately aware of the

safety concerns relayed to him by a parent. The Board

reminds Dick of his duty to exemplify behaviors which

maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession at all

times. The Board will not tolerate any further incidents of

misconduct from Dick.

1. By June 1, 2016, Dick shall provide written proof to

the Board that he has completed nine (9) hours of

professional development or training on the

Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky Certified

School Personnel, as approved by the Board. Dick

shall pay any expense incurred. If Dick fails to

satisfy this condition by June 1, 2016, Certificate

Number 201071830 shall be automatically

suspended until such condition is satisfied.

Dick is aware that should he violate KRS 161.120 in the



Vote: Unanimous (Ms. Morgan recused)

1301100 Gerald Miller Accept Agreed Order issuing Miller a Kentucky teaching

certificate upon providing proof that he has met the

academic and testing requirements necessary for issuance

of a certificate, and has completed the following:

1. Miller shall provide written proof to the Board that

he has completed twelve (12) hours of professional

development or training on the Professional Code of

Ethics for Kentucky Certified School Personnel, as

approved by the Board. Miller shall pay any

expense incurred. If Miller fails to satisfy this

condition, he will not be issued a certificate until

written proof of completion has been provided to

the Board.

2. Miller shall provide written proof to the Board that

he has completed twelve (12) hours of professional

development or training in the area of classroom

management, as approved by the Board. Miller

shall pay any expense incurred. If Miller fails to

satisfy this condition, he will not be issued a

certificate until written proof of completion has

been provided to the Board.

Furthermore, any and all certificates issued to Miller shall

be subject to the following probationary condition:

1. Miller shall not receive any discipline for violation

of the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky

Certified School Personnel from any school district

in which he is employed. If Miller fails to satisfy

this condition, any and all certificates issued to him

shall be permanently revoked and/or he shall not be

issued any certificate in the Commonwealth of

Kentucky at any time in the future.





arbitration process, including any appeal therefrom.




termination, suspension, or public reprimand shall


Miller is aware that should he violate KRS 161.120

in the future, the Board shall initiate a new


Vote: Unanimous

140291 James Robinson Accept Agreed Order admonishing Robinson for failing to

maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession. A

teacher must take testing materials very seriously and must

be very thorough in protecting their integrity. The Board

will not tolerate any further incidents of misconduct by

Robinson.

By October 31, 2016, Robinson shall provide written proof

to the Board that he has successfully completed twelve (12)

hours of training on the Professional Code of Ethics for

Kentucky Certified School Personnel, as approved by the

Board. Any expense incurred for said training shall be paid

by Robinson. If Robinson fails to satisfy this condition,

Certificate Number 000038765 shall be suspended until

Robinson provides the appropriate written proof to the

Board.

By October 31, 2016, Robinson shall provide written proof

to the Board that he has successfully completed nine (9)

hours of Administration Code training, as approved by the

Board. Any expense incurred for said training shall be paid

by Robinson. If Robinson fails to satisfy this condition,

Certificate Number 000038765 shall be suspended until

Robinson provides the appropriate written proof to the

Board.

Robinson is aware that should he violate KRS 161.120 the

Board shall initiate new disciplinary action and seek

additional sanctions.

Vote: Unanimous

1507527 Leigh Ann McLaughlin Accept Agreed Order admonishing McLaughlin for

exercising poor professional judgment and for impeding the

proper implementation of KRS 160.345. The Board

reminds McLaughlin that as a principal, she may not vote

in School Based Decision Making (SBDM) elections. The

Board will not tolerate any further incidents of misconduct

by McLaughlin.

Vote: Unanimous

1103192 Brandilyn Hubbard Accept Agreed Order stating that Hubbard has provided

proof that she has completed training in classroom

management involving students with moderate to severe

disabilities. Upon acceptance of this Agreed Order by the

Board, this case shall be closed.

Vote: Unanimous

1408597 Robert Cantrell Accepting Agreed Order stating that Cantrell voluntarily

surrenders Certificate Number 201151647. Cantrell shall

neither apply for, nor be issued, a teaching and/or

administrative certificate in the Commonwealth of

Kentucky at any time in the future.

Upon acceptance of this agreement by the Board, Cantrell




3rd Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

Vote: Unanimous

1408492 Angela Stack Accept Agreed Order admonishing Stack for putting her

hands on a student and physically moving the student up

against the wall. As an educator, Stack has a duty to treat

all students with dignity and respect. An educator also has

a duty to protect the health, safety, and emotional well-

being of students. The Board will tolerate no further acts of

misconduct by Stack.

Stack has provided written proof that she has completed

training on how to handle situations with students involving

de-escalation.


CF15928 Haley Baker Accept Agreed Order issuing Baker a Kentucky teaching

certificate upon providing proof that she has met the



1. Baker shall undergo a comprehensive

alcohol/substance abuse assessment by a Kentucky

licensed and/or certified chemical dependency

counselor, as approved by the Board, and shall

present written evidence to the Board that she has

complied with the assessment process and

successfully completed any and all treatment

recommendations proposed by the chemical

dependency counselor. Any expense for the

assessment, treatment and written reports shall be

paid by Baker.

2. Baker shall submit written proof to the Board that

she has completed a course on professional ethics,

as approved by the Board. Any expense required for

said training shall be paid by Baker.

Vote: Unanimous

1506373 Neva Francis Accept Agreed Order admonishing Francis for using

excessive force in disciplining students. As a professional

educator, Francis must treat each and every student with

dignity and respect, no matter the circumstance. The Board

reminds Francis that she has a duty to take reasonable

measures to protect the health, safety, and emotional well-

being of students. In the future, Francis should be more

cognizant of appropriate physical boundaries when

enforcing discipline in her classroom.

On or before May 15, 2016, Francis shall provide written

proof to the Board that she has completed one (1) course of

professional development or training, as approved by the

Board, in the areas of classroom management and effective

disciplinary techniques. Any expense incurred for said

training shall be paid by Respondent. If Francis fails to

comply with the requirements of this paragraph on or

before May 15, 2016, Certificate Number 200138751, and

any future endorsements or new areas of certification, shall

be automatically suspended until Francis submits the

required written proof to the Board.

Vote: Unanimous

1306426 Lyndsay Colvin Accept Agreed Order retroactively suspending Certificate

Number 200206338 is for a period of seventy-two (72)

days beginning May 21, 2013 and running through July 31,

2013. Upon acceptance of this agreement by the Board,

Colvin shall immediately surrender the original and all

copies of her certificate to the EPSB by hand delivering or

mailing to the following address: Education Professional

Standards Board, 100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor, Frankfort,

Kentucky, 40601.

Certificate Number 200206338, and any future

endorsements or new areas of certification, shall be subject

to a permanent probation.

During the first five (5) years of the permanent

probationary period, Colvin shall comply with the

following:

1. Colvin shall remain under the care of a Kentucky

licensed and/or certified mental health counselor, as

approved by the Board, and shall provide the Board

with biannual written progress reports from such

counselor certifying that she is maintaining the

counseling relationship and is following all

recommended treatment. The biannual written

reports shall be due by January 1st and July 1st of

each year of the initial five (5) year probationary

term until the counselor releases Colvin from

treatment. Any expense incurred for the

assessment, treatment and/or written reports shall be

paid by Respondent. If Colvin fails to comply with

the requirements of this paragraph, Certificate

Number 200206338, and any future endorsements

or new areas of certification, shall be automatically

suspended until Colvin submits the required written

report(s) to the Board.

2. On or before June 15, 2016, Colvin shall provide

written proof to the Board that she has successfully

completed twelve (12) hours of professional

development or training, as approved by the Board,

on the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky

Certified School Personnel. Any expense incurred

for said training shall be paid by Respondent. If

Colvin fails to comply with the requirements of this

paragraph, Certificate Number 200206338, and any

future endorsements or new areas of certification,

shall be automatically suspended until Colvin

completes the required training and provides the

appropriate written proof to the Board.

For the entirety of the permanent probationary period,

Colvin shall comply with the following:

1. Colvin shall remain under the care of a Kentucky



provide the Board with annual written progress

reports from such counselor certifying that she is

maintaining the counseling relationship and is

following all recommended treatment. The annual

written reports shall be due by January 1st of each

year of the probation until the counselor releases

Colvin from treatment. Any expense incurred for

the assessment, treatment and/or written reports

shall be paid by Respondent. If Colvin fails to

comply with the requirements of this paragraph,

Certificate Number 200206338, and any future

endorsements or new areas of certification, shall be

automatically suspended until Colvin submits the

required written report(s) to the Board.

2. Colvin shall immediately submit to any random

drug testing requested by the Board and shall not

test positive for any illegal substances, byproducts

of illegal substances, or prescription medications for

which Colvin does not possess a current, valid

prescription. Prescription medications for which

Colvin does possess a current, valid prescription

must be within therapeutic levels/ranges. Any

expense for said testing shall be paid by the

Respondent. Failure to comply with this condition

will result in an automatic one (1) year suspension

of Certificate Number 200206338. If applicable, at

the conclusion of the one (1) year suspension,

Certificate Number 200206338 shall remain

suspended until such time as this probationary

condition is met.

3. Colvin shall not be convicted of nor enter a guilty or

no contest plea to any criminal charge(s) other than

minor traffic violations. Failure to comply with this

condition will result in Colvin’s certificate being

suspended for further action by the Board.

4. Colvin shall submit a current criminal background

report, as prepared by the Administrative Office of

the Courts, to the Board with any application for

renewal of her certification(s) and/or for issuance of

additional certification(s). Any expense for the

criminal background report shall be paid by

Respondent. Failure to comply with this condition

will result in the denial of all applications for

renewal and/or additional certification(s) submitted

by Colvin or on her behalf.

Colvin is aware that should she violate any provision of

KRS 161.120, at any time in the future, the Board shall

initiate disciplinary action and seek additional sanctions.

Vote: Unanimous

1407482 David Mike Accept Agreed Order admonishing Mike for violating the

Administration Code for Kentucky’s Educational

Assessment Program. The Board reminds Mike that he has

a duty to follow all administrative procedures related to

student testing for the well-being of the students and for the

integrity of the testing process. The Board will not tolerate

acts of this misconduct by Mike.

Administrative certificates for certificate number

199602936, Professional Certificate for Instructional

Leadership – Middle Grade School Principal, Grades 5-8;

Professional Certificate for Instructional Leadership –

Secondary School Principal, Grades 9-12; Professional

Certificate for Instructional Leadership – School

Superintendent, are retroactively suspended for a period of

forty five (45) days beginning January 1, 2015. Upon

acceptance of this agreement by the Board, Mike shall

immediately surrender the original and all copies of his

certificate, by personal delivery or first class mail, to the



Upon the Board’s acceptance of this Agreed Order,

certificate number 199602936, including any and all

endorsements, shall be on probation for a period of five (5)

years and subject to the following probationary conditions:

1. Mike shall submit written proof to the Board that he

has received six (6) hours of training on the

Administration Code for Kentucky’s Education

Assessment Program by July 1, 2016. Any expense

required for said training shall be paid by Mike; and

2. Mike shall submit written proof to the Board that he

has received twelve (12) hours of training on the


School Personnel by July 1, 2016. Any expense

required for said training shall be paid by Mike;

3. Mike shall receive no new disciplinary action for

ACT testing violations during the probationary

period. “Disciplinary action” is defined as any

suspension, termination, or public reprimand issued

by any school district in the Commonwealth of

Kentucky and upheld, if requested, by either a

tribunal and/or arbitration process.

Should Mike fail to satisfy any of the above conditions,

certificate number 199602936 shall be suspended and will

remain so until the conditions are met.

Mike is aware that should he violate KRS 161.120, either

during or following this probation, the Board shall initiate

new disciplinary action and seek additional sanctions.

Vote: Unanimous

1408587 Hank Bowen Accept Agreed Order stating that Bowen is retired and has

no plans to return to the classroom. Bowen shall neither

apply for, nor accept a position that requires certification in

the Commonwealth of Kentucky at any time in the future.

Should Bowen fail to satisfy this condition, certificate

number 200100389 shall be automatically permanently

revoked.

Vote: Unanimous

1408581 Charles Spartman Accept Agreed Order retroactively suspending Certificate

number 199902433 from June 4, 2015 through August 2,

2015. Upon acceptance of this agreement by the Board,

Spartman shall immediately surrender the original and all

copies of this certificate, by first class mail or personal

delivery, to the Education Professional Standards Board,

100 Airport Road, Third Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.


certificate number 199902433 and any future endorsements

or new areas of certification shall be on probation for a

period of two (2) years and subject to the following

probationary conditions:

1. By June 15, 2016, Spartman shall provide written

proof to the Board from a Kentucky licensed or

certified chemical dependency counselor, as

approved by the Board, that he has complied with a

comprehensive alcohol abuse assessment, and is

compliant with all treatment recommendations. If

the evaluating chemical dependency counselor

recommends ongoing treatment, Spartman shall

provide to the Board quarterly written progress

reports to begin three (3) months after submission

of the initial evaluation to the Board, until the

evaluating chemical dependency counselor releases

him from treatment. Each progress report shall

certify that Spartman is continuing to comply with

any and all treatment recommendations, and that he

remains fit and competent to fulfill his duties as an

educator. Spartman shall pay any expense incurred.

2. By June 15, 2016, Spartman shall provide written

proof to the Board that he has completed twelve

(12) hours of training on the Professional Code of

Ethics for Kentucky Certified School Personnel.

Spartman shall pay any expense incurred.

Should Spartman fail to satisfy any of the above conditions,

certificate number 199902433 shall be automatically

suspended until Spartman completes the requirements and

provides the appropriate written proof to the Board.

Spartman is aware that should he violate KRS 161.120,

either during or following this probation, the Board shall

initiate new disciplinary action and seek additional

sanctions.

Vote: Unanimous

1306455 Lezlie Fishback Accept Agreed Order retroactively suspending Certificate

number 199800938 is for a period of one (1) year

beginning April 8, 2013. Upon acceptance of this

agreement by the Board, Fishback shall immediately

surrender the original and all copies of this certificate, by

first class mail or personal delivery, to the Education

Professional Standards Board, 100 Airport Road, Third

Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.


certificate number 000029537 and any future endorsements

or new areas of certification shall be on probation for a

period of five (5) years and subject to the following

probationary conditions:

1. By May 15, 2016, Fishback shall provide written

proof to the Board from a Kentucky licensed or

certified chemical dependency counselor, as

approved by the Board, that she has complied with a

comprehensive substance abuse assessment, and is


the evaluating chemical dependency counselor

recommends ongoing treatment, Fishback shall

provide to the Board quarterly written progress

reports to begin three (3) months after submission

of the initial evaluation to the Board, until the

evaluating chemical dependency counselor releases

her from treatment. Each progress report shall

certify that Fishback is continuing to comply with

any and all treatment recommendations, and that

she remains fit and competent to fulfill her duties as

an educator. Fishback shall pay any expense

incurred.

2. In accordance with KRS 161.175, Fishback shall

submit to random drug testing during the

probationary period, to be administered by a

provider approved by the Board, and shall receive

no tests positive for illegal substances or in excess

of therapeutic levels generally acceptable in the

medical community. Fishback shall pay any

expense incurred.

3. By May 15, 2016, Fishback shall provide written

proof to the Board that she has completed twelve

(12) hours of training on the Professional Code of

Ethics for Kentucky Certified School Personnel.

Fishback shall pay any expense incurred.

Should Fishback fail to satisfy any of the above conditions,

certificate number 199800938 shall be automatically

suspended until Fishback completes the requirements and


Fishback is aware that should she violate KRS 161.120,

either during or following this probation, the Board shall

initiate new disciplinary action and seek additional

sanctions.

Vote: Unanimous

1504189 Timothy Ellis Accept Agreed Order permanently revoking Certificate

Number 200135291. Ellis shall neither apply for, nor be

issued, a teaching and/or administrative certificate in the


Upon acceptance of this agreement by the Board, Ellis shall





Vote: Unanimous

1507481 Matthew Schmitz Accept Agreed Order retroactively suspending Certificate

number 201169512, including any and all endorsements,

for a period of forty five (45) days beginning June 1, 2015.

Upon acceptance of this agreement by the Board, Schmitz


his certificate, by personal deliver or first class mail, to the



Upon the Board’s acceptance of this Agree Order,

Schmitz’s teaching certificate, number 201169512 and any

future endorsements or new areas of certification, shall be

on probation for a period of two (2) years and subject to the

following probationary conditions:

1. Schmitz has submitted proof that he has undergone

a comprehensive substance abuse assessment.

Schmitz shall also submit written proof to the Board

that he has complied with the assessment process

and has successfully completed any and all

treatment recommendations, if any, by the end of

the probationary period. If Schmitz is not able to

complete all treatment recommendations by the end

of the probationary period, he shall submit written

progress reports from his chemical dependency

counselor on January 1st and July 1st until such

time as the counselor releases him from treatment.

Each progress report shall certify that Schmitz is

continuing to comply with any and all treatment

recommendations, and that he remains fit and

competent to fulfill his duties as an educator. Any

expense for the assessment, treatment, and/or

written reports shall be paid by Schmitz.

2. Schmitz shall submit written proof to the Board that

he has completed twelve (12) hours of training on

the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky

Certified School Personnel by July 1, 2016. Any

expense for said training shall be paid by Schmitz.

3. In accordance with KRS 161.175, Schmitz shall

submit to random drug testing during the

probationary period, to be administered by a


no drug test positive for illegal substances or in

excess of therapeutic levels generally acceptable in

the medical community. Any expense required for

the drug testing shall be paid by Schmitz; and

4. Schmitz shall not be convicted of any crime

involving the use and/or possession of any

controlled substance or alcohol during the

probationary period. Schmitz shall submit a copy of

his current criminal record, as prepared by the

Kentucky State Police, by July 1st of each year of

the probationary period. Any expense required to

satisfy this condition shall be paid by Schmitz.

Should Schmitz fail to satisfy any of the above

conditions, certificate number 201169512 shall be

automatically suspended for a period of one (1) year

and subject to additional sanctions by the Board

pursuant to KRS 161.120.

Vote: Unanimous (Ms. Fatsy recused)

1207423 Brian Jenkins Accept Agreed Order admonishing Jenkins for his failure to

adequately supervise students in his classroom, leading to

him being unaware that a male student had inappropriately

touched a female student in his class. As an educator,

Jenkins has a duty to be cognizant of any misbehavior that

is occurring in the classroom in which he is teaching. The

Board further reminds Jenkins that he has a statutory

responsibility to report all incidents of abuse, neglect, or

dependency of a child to law enforcement or the Cabinet

for Health and Family Services. The Board will tolerate no

further acts of this misconduct from Jenkins.

Additionally, Jenkins shall submit written proof that he has

completed professional development/training in the area of

sexual abuse awareness, as approved by the Board, by May

1, 2016. Any expense for this training shall be paid by

Jenkins. If Jenkins fails to satisfy this condition, certificate

number 200231139 shall be automatically suspended until

Jenkins completes the required training and provides the



1404222 Timothy Middleton Accept Agreed Order admonishing for failing to take

reasonable measures to protect the health, safety, and

emotional well-being of his students. A teacher must

conduct themselves in a professional manner when dealing

with students and should not exceed the limits of their

restraint training.

Middleton has provided proof to the Board that he has

completed professional development/training in the area of

anger management and safe crisis management, along with

attending an anger management assessment.


1506435 Karen Kruger Accept Agreed Order admonishing Kruger for exercising

poor professional judgment. The Board reminds Kruger

that she has a duty to take reasonable measures to protect

the health, safety, and emotional well-being of students.

Kruger should be more cognizant of appropriate boundaries

when responding to a student’s behavior. The Board

expects Kruger to uphold the Professional Code of Ethics

for Kentucky Certified School Personnel in the future.

By June 30, 2016, Kruger shall provide written proof to the

Board that she has received nine (9) hours of classroom

management training, as approved by the Board. Any

expense for this de-escalation training shall be paid by

Kruger. If Kruger fails to satisfy this condition, Certificate

Number 000024956 shall be automatically suspended until

Kruger completes the required training and provides the


Vote: Unanimous

150299 Nicole Curtis Accept Agreed Order suspending Certificate Number

000066652 for a period of five (5) days. Curtis shall

immediately surrender the original and all copies of her



Third Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.

1. On or before October 1, 2016, Curtis shall provide

written proof to the Board that she has completed

twelve (12) hours of professional development or

training on the Professional Code of Ethics for

Kentucky Certified School Personnel, as approved

by the Board. Curtis shall pay any expense

incurred. If Curtis fails to satisfy this condition by

October 1, 2016, Certificate Number 000066652

shall be automatically suspended until such

condition is satisfied.



twelve (12) hours of classroom management

training, as approved by the Board. Curtis shall pay

any expense incurred. If Curtis fails to satisfy this

condition by October 1, 2016, Certificate Number

000066652 shall be automatically suspended until

such condition is satisfied.



the Kentucky Department of Education’s trainings

entitled Promoting Positive Behavior in Schools I &

II. Curtis shall pay any expense incurred. If Curtis

fails to satisfy this condition by October 1, 2016,


automatically suspended until such condition is

satisfied.

Additionally, Certificate Number 000066652 shall be

subject to the following probationary condition for a period

of two (2) years:

1. Curtis shall not receive any disciplinary action for

violating the Professional Code of Ethics for

Kentucky Certified School Personnel from any

school district in which she is employed. If Curtis

fails to satisfy this condition, Certificate Number

000066652 shall be automatically suspended for a

period of thirty (30) days and subject to additional

sanctions by the Board pursuant to KRS 161.120.


suspension, or public reprimand issued by any school

district in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and upheld, if

requested, by either a tribunal and/or arbitration process,

including any appeal therefrom. If the tribunal amends the

disciplinary action or if Respondent agrees to amend the

disciplinary action through arbitration, the new disciplinary

action if a termination, suspension, or public reprimand

shall be considered a violation of this condition.

Curtis is aware that should she violate KRS 161.120 in the



Vote: Unanimous

1506451 Rhonda Swann Accept Agreed Order admonishing Swann for exercising

poor professional judgment and for failing to properly

manage a student’s behavior. The Board recognizes that

students are going to misbehave and disrupt the classroom

setting, but an educator must remain aware of the line

between appropriate and inappropriate physical

intervention when interacting with a student. The Board

reminds Swann that she has a duty to protect the health and

safety of students and to set a positive example for her

students. The Board will not tolerate any further incidents

of misconduct from Swann.

1. By December 1, 2016, Swann shall provide written

proof to the Board that she has completed twelve

(12) hours of professional development or training

in the areas of educator ethics and classroom

management, as approved by the Board. Swann

shall pay any expense incurred. If Swann fails to

satisfy this condition by December 1, 2016,



satisfied.

2. By December 1, 2016, Swann shall provide written

proof to the Board that she has completed the

Kentucky Department of Education’s trainings

entitled Promoting Positive Behavior in Schools I,

II & III. Swann shall pay any expense incurred. If

Swann fails to satisfy this condition by December 1,

2016, Certificate Number 199901751 shall be


satisfied.

Furthermore, Certificate Number 199901751 shall be

subject to the following probationary condition for a period

of three (3) years:

1. Swann shall not receive any disciplinary action for

violating the Professional Code of Ethics for


school district in which she is employed. If Swann


199901751 shall be automatically suspended for a

period of thirty (30) days and subject to additional



suspension, or public reprimand issued by any school

district in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and upheld, if

requested, by either a tribunal and/or arbitration process,

including any appeal therefrom. If the tribunal amends the

disciplinary action or if Respondent agrees to amend the

disciplinary action through arbitration, the new disciplinary

action if a termination, suspension, or public reprimand

shall be considered a violation of this condition.

Swann is aware that should she violate KRS 161.120 in the



Vote: Unanimous

CF 151338 Justin Newby Accept Agreed Order stating that Newby shall be issued a

Kentucky teaching certificate upon providing proof that he

has met the academic and testing requirements necessary

for issuance of a certificate, and has completed the

following:

1. Newby shall undergo a comprehensive




present written evidence to the Board that he has

complied with the assessment process. Newby shall

pay any expense incurred.

2. Newby shall submit written proof to the Board that

he has completed a course on the Professional Code

of Ethics for Kentucky Certified School Personnel,

as approved by the Board. Newby shall pay any

expense incurred.

Any and all certificates issued to Newby shall be subject to

the following conditions:

1. If Newby’s chemical dependency counselor makes

any treatment recommendations, Newby shall

comply with the treatment recommendations.

Newby shall submit quarterly written progress

reports from his counselor to the Board until such

time as the counselor releases him from treatment.

Newby shall pay any expense incurred. Failure to

comply with this condition will result in Newby’s

certificate being administratively suspended until

Newby is in compliance.

2. Newby shall not be convicted of nor enter a guilty

or no contest plea to any criminal charge(s) other

than minor traffic violations. A violation is not

considered a minor traffic violation if it is a

violation for which jail time may be imposed. If

Newby is convicted of, or enters a guilty or no

contest plea, to any criminal charge other than

minor traffic violations, he shall submit this

information to the Board, in writing, within thirty

(30) days. Failure to comply with this condition

will result in Newby’s certificate being

administratively suspended pending Board review

and disposition.

3. Newby shall submit a copy of his current criminal

record, as prepared by the Administrative Office of

the Courts, with any application for renewal of his

certification(s) and/or for additional certification(s).

Newby shall pay any expense incurred. Failure to

comply with this condition will result in the denial

of all applications for renewal and/or additional

certification(s) submitted by Newby or on his

behalf.

Vote: Unanimous

CF151379 Shelby Duncan Accept Agreed Order stating that Duncan shall be issued a

Kentucky teaching certificate upon providing proof that she



following:

1. Duncan shall undergo a comprehensive





complied with the assessment process. Duncan

shall pay any expense incurred.

2. Duncan shall submit written proof to the Board

that she has completed a course on the Professional

Code of Ethics for Kentucky Certified School

Personnel, as approved by the Board. Duncan shall


Any and all certificates issued to Duncan shall be subject to


1. If Duncan’s chemical dependency counselor makes

any treatment recommendations, Duncan shall


Duncan shall submit quarterly written progress

reports from her counselor to the Board until such

time as the counselor releases her from treatment.

Duncan shall pay any expense incurred. Failure to

comply with this condition will result in Duncan’s


Duncan is in compliance.

2. Duncan shall not be convicted of nor enter a guilty





Duncan is convicted of, or enters a guilty or no


minor traffic violations, she shall submit this



will result in Duncan’s certificate being


and disposition.

3. Duncan shall submit a copy of her current criminal


the Courts, with any application for renewal of her


Duncan shall pay any expense incurred. Failure to



certification(s) submitted by Duncan or on her

behalf.

Vote: Unanimous

CF151433 Sheenagh Gividen Accepting Agreed Order stating that Gividen shall be

issued a Kentucky teaching certificate upon providing

proof that she has met the academic and testing

requirements necessary for issuance of a certificate, and has

completed the following:

1. Gividen shall undergo a comprehensive





complied with the assessment process. Gividen


2. Gividen shall submit written proof to the Board that

she has completed a course on the Professional


Personnel, as approved by the Board. Gividen shall


Any and all certificates issued to Gividen shall be subject to


1. If Gividen’s chemical dependency counselor makes

any treatment recommendations, Gividen shall


Gividen shall submit quarterly written progress



Gividen shall pay any expense incurred. Failure to

comply with this condition will result in Gividen’s


she is in compliance.

2. Gividen shall not be convicted of nor enter a guilty





Gividen is convicted of, or enters a guilty or no





will result in Gividen’s certificate being


and disposition.

3. Gividen shall submit a copy of her current criminal




Gividen shall pay any expense incurred. Failure to



certification(s) submitted by Gividen or on her

behalf.

Vote: Unanimous

CF15796 Anthony Rinella Accept Agreed Order stating that Rinella shall be issued a




following:

1. Rinella shall submit written proof to the Board that

he has successfully complied with all conditions of

his probation in People of the State of Illinois vs.

Anthony Rinella, Case No. 14-CF-208, in the

Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit of Union

County, Illinois. Rinella shall pay any expense

incurred.


his Motion to Discharge and Dismiss First Offender

Probation was granted, and the proceedings were

dismissed in People of the State of Illinois vs.

Anthony Rinella, Case No. 14-CF-208, in the

Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit of Union

County, Illinois.


he has complied with a comprehensive

alcohol/substance abuse assessment by a licensed or

certified chemical dependency counselor, and is

compliant with all treatment recommendations.

Rinella shall pay any expense incurred.

4. Rinella shall submit written proof to the Board

that he has completed twelve (12) hours of training

on the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky

Certified School Personnel, as approved by the

Board. Rinella shall pay any expense incurred.

5. Rinella shall submit written proof from a


professional, as approved by the Board, that he has

complied with a comprehensive evaluation, is

competent to fulfill his duties as an educator, is not

a danger to himself or others, and is compliant with

all treatment recommendations. Rinella shall pay

any expense incurred.

Any and all certificates issued to Rinella shall be subject to

the following probationary condition for a period of five (5)

years:

1. Rinella shall have no disciplinary action for

violation of the Professional Code of Ethics for


school district in which he is employed. If Rinella

fails to satisfy this condition, any and all certificates

issued to him shall be automatically suspended for a

period of six (6) months and subject to additional


“ Disciplinary action” is defined as any termination,




arbitration process including any appeal therefrom.




termination, suspension or public reprimand shall


Furthermore, any and all certificates issued to Rinella shall

be subject to the following permanent probationary

conditions:

1. If the evaluating psychiatrist/mental health

professional and/or licensed/certified chemical

dependency counselor recommends ongoing

treatment, Rinella shall provide to the Board semi-

annual written progress reports from his

psychiatrist/mental health professional and/or

licensed/certified chemical dependency counselor

until he is released from treatment. If Rinella fails

to satisfy this condition, any and all certificates

issued to him shall be administratively suspended

until such condition is satisfied.

2. With any application for renewal of a certificate

and/or with any application for an additional

certificate, Rinella shall submit a state and federal

criminal background report to the Board. Rinella

shall pay any expense incurred. If Rinella fails to

satisfy this condition, renewal of his certificate

and/or issuance of the additional certificate shall be

denied.

3. Rinella shall have no further criminal convictions.

If Rinella is convicted of, or enters a guilty or no

contest plea, to any criminal charge other than a

minor traffic violation, he shall submit this


(30) days. A violation is not considered a minor

traffic violation if it is a violation for which jail time

may be imposed. If Rinella fails to satisfy this

condition, any and all certificates issued to him

shall be administratively suspended pending Board

review and disposition.

Rinella is aware that should he violate any provision of

KRS 161.120 in the future, the Board shall initiate a


Vote: Unanimous

CF 151414 Amy Aldrich Accept Agreed Order issuing Aldrich a Kentucky teaching

certificate upon providing proof that she has met the



1. Aldrich shall undergo a comprehensive

alcohol/substance assessment by a Kentucky



submit written evidence that she has complied with

the assessment process. Aldrich shall pay any

expense incurred.

2. Aldrich shall submit written proof to the Board that

she has completed a course on the Professional


Personnel, as approved by the Board. Aldrich shall


Any and all certificates issued to Aldrich shall be subject to


1. If Aldrich’s chemical dependency counselor makes

any treatment recommendations, Aldrich shall


Aldrich shall submit quarterly written progress



Aldrich shall pay any expense incurred. Failure to

comply with this condition will result in Aldrich’s


she is in compliance.

2. Aldrich shall submit a copy of her current criminal




Aldrich shall pay any expense incurred. Failure to



certification(s) submitted by Aldrich or on her

behalf.

3. Aldrich shall not be convicted of nor enter a guilty





Aldrich is convicted of, or enters a guilty or no





will result in Aldrich’s certificate being


and disposition.

4. Aldrich shall not receive any disciplinary action

involving use of alcohol or any illegal substance

from any school district in which she is employed.

Failure to comply with this condition will result in

Aldrich’s certificate being automatically suspended

for a period of one (1) year and subject to additional












Vote: Unanimous

CF151368 Nathan Brandenburg Accept Agreed Order stating that Brandenburg shall be

issued a Kentucky teaching certificate upon providing

proof that he has met the academic and testing

requirements necessary for issuance of a certificate, and has

completed the following:

1. Brandenburg shall undergo a comprehensive

alcohol/substance assessment by a Kentucky



submit written evidence that he has complied with

the assessment process. Brandenburg shall pay any

expense incurred.

2. Brandenburg shall submit written proof to the

Board that he has completed a course on the


School Personnel, as approved by the Board.

Brandenburg shall pay any expense incurred.

Any and all certificates issued to Brandenburg shall be

subject to the following conditions:

1. If Brandenburg’s chemical dependency counselor

makes any treatment recommendations,

Brandenburg shall comply with the treatment

recommendations. Brandenburg shall submit

quarterly written progress reports from his

counselor to the Board until such time as the

counselor releases his from treatment. Brandenburg

shall pay any expense incurred. Failure to comply

with this condition will result in Brandenburg’s

certificate being administratively suspended until he

is in compliance.

2. Brandenburg shall not be convicted of nor enter a

guilty or no contest plea to any criminal charge(s)

other than minor traffic violations. A violation is

not considered a minor traffic violation if it is a


Brandenburg is convicted of, or enters a guilty or no


minor traffic violations, he shall submit this



will result in Brandenburg’s certificate being


and disposition.

3. Brandenburg shall submit a copy of his current

criminal record, as prepared by the Administrative

Office of the Courts, with any application for

renewal of his certification(s) and/or for additional

certification(s). Brandenburg shall pay any expense

incurred. Failure to comply with this condition will

result in the denial of all applications for renewal

and/or additional certification(s) submitted by

Brandenburg or on his behalf.

Vote: Unanimous

1306457 Jeremiah Davis Accept Agreed Order stating that Davis is currently retired

with no plans to return to the education profession.

However, if Davis returns to the Kentucky public school

system in any capacity that requires certification, he shall

first submit written proof to the Board that he has complied

with the following conditions:

1. Davis shall provide written proof to the Board, from

a licensed clinical provider, that he has complied

with an anger management assessment, dated within

three (3) months of submission to the Board, and

that he has successfully completed all treatment

recommendations. Davis shall pay any expense

incurred. If Davis fails to satisfy this condition

prior to accepting certified employment, Certificate

Number 000064909 shall be administratively

suspended until such condition is satisfied.

2. Davis shall provide written proof to the Board that

he has successfully completed twelve (12) hours of

professional development or training in the areas of

educator ethics, and classroom management, as

approved by the Board. Davis shall pay any

expense incurred. If Davis fails to satisfy this

condition prior to accepting certified employment,



satisfied.

Davis is aware that should he violate KRS 161.120 in the



Vote: Unanimous

1508585 Curtis Owens Accept Agreed Order stating that Owens shall be issued a




following:

1. Six (6) hours of training on the Professional Code

of Ethics for Kentucky Certified School Personnel,

as approved by the Board.

2. Three (3) hours of diversity training, as approved by

the Board.

3. Three (3) hours of classroom management training,

as approved by the Board.

Owens shall pay any expense incurred. Failure to meet

these three (3) conditions will result in the denial of his

application for certification, until such conditions are

satisfied. Owens is aware that should he violate KRS

161.120 in the future, the Board shall initiate a new


Vote: Unanimous

1207394 John Paul Amis Accept Agreed Order suspending Amis’s Endorsement For

School Superintendent from August 19, 2015 through

February 19, 2017, a period of eighteen (18) months. Amis


his certificate, by hand delivery or first class mail, to the



During the eighteen (18) month suspension period, Amis

shall comply with the following condition:

1. Amis shall not receive any disciplinary action from

any school district in the Commonwealth of

Kentucky. “Disciplinary action” is defined as any

termination, suspension, or public reprimand issued

by any school district in the Commonwealth of

Kentucky and upheld, if requested, by either a

tribunal and/or arbitration process, including any

appeal therefrom. If the tribunal amends the

disciplinary action or if Respondent agrees to

amend the disciplinary action through arbitration,

the new disciplinary action if a termination,

suspension, or public reprimand shall be considered

a violation of this condition. If Amis fails to satisfy


be automatically permanently revoked.

At the conclusion of the eighteen (18) month suspension

period, and upon receipt of a letter signed by Amis

confirming that he has complied with the above condition

by the Board, the suspension notation shall be removed

from the physical face of Certificate Number 000042527.

Additionally, prior to serving in any capacity that requires

certification, whether during or after the eighteen (18)

month suspension period, Amis shall comply with the

following conditions:

1. Amis shall provide written proof to the Board that

he has completed six (6) hours of training on school

law, as approved by the Board. Amis shall pay any

expense incurred.


he has completed six (6) hours of training on the


School Personnel, as approved by the Board. Amis



he has completed six (6) hours of training on

successful leadership, as approved by the Board.

Amis shall pay any expense incurred.

If Amis fails to complete any of the above three (3)

conditions prior to returning to a certified position,

Certificate Number 000042527 shall be administratively

suspended until each condition is satisfied. Amis is aware

that should he violate KRS 161.120 in the future, the Board

shall initiate a new disciplinary action and seek additional

sanctions.


1408589 Matthew Word Accept Agreed Order retroactively suspending Certificate

Number 201154423 from July 1, 2014 through August 14,

2014, a period of forty-five (45) days. Word shall




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Word is not currently employed as an educator, and has no

immediate plans to return to the education profession.

However, prior to accepting a certified position in the state

of Kentucky, Word shall first comply with the following

conditions:

1. Word shall provide to the Board, a current criminal


the Courts, and shall have no further criminal

convictions. If Word has been convicted of any

crime other than a minor traffic violation,


automatically suspended and/or issuance of any

additional certificate shall be denied pending Board

review and disposition. A violation is not


violation for which jail time may be imposed.

Word shall pay any expense incurred.

2. Word shall provide written proof to the Board that

he has complied with a comprehensive



counselor, as approved by the Board, and is


Word fails to satisfy this condition, Certificate

Number 201154423 shall be automatically

suspended and/or issuance of any additional

certificate shall be denied, until such condition is

satisfied. Word shall pay any expense incurred.

3. Word shall provide written proof to the Board that

he has successfully completed professional

development or training on the Professional Code of

Ethics for Kentucky Certified School Personnel, as

approved by the Board. If Word fails to satisfy this

condition, Certificate Number 201154423 shall be

automatically suspended and/or issuance of any

additional certificate shall be denied, until such

condition is satisfied. Word shall pay any expense

incurred.

Upon returning to the education profession, any and all

certificates issued to Word shall be subject to the following

conditions:

1. For a period of two (2) years, Word shall be subject

to random drug testing, to be administered by a


no drug test that is positive for alcohol or illegal

substance or that is in excess of therapeutic levels

generally accepted in the medical community. If

Word fails to satisfy this condition, any and all

certificates issued to Word shall be automatically

suspended for a period of sixty (60) days and

subject to additional sanctions by the Board

pursuant to KRS 161.120. Word shall pay any

expense incurred.

2. For a period of two (2) years, Word shall have no

disciplinary action involving the use of alcohol or

any illegal substance by any school district in which

he is employed. If Word fails to satisfy this

condition, any and all certificates issued to Word

shall be automatically suspended for a period of

ninety (90) days and subject to additional sanctions

by the Board pursuant to KRS 161.120.











3. With any application for renewal of a certificate

and/or with any application for an additional

certificate, Word shall submit to the Board, a

current criminal record, as prepared by the

Administrative Office of the Courts. If Word fails

to satisfy this condition, renewal of his certificate

and/or issuance of any additional certificate shall be

denied. Word shall pay any expense incurred.

Word is aware that should he violate KRS 161.120 in the



Vote: Unanimous

130167 Leslie Elswick Accepting Agreed Order admonishing Elswick for

exercising poor professional judgment. The Board reminds

Elswick that education professionals have the responsibility

to set and maintain appropriate boundaries with all

students. The Board expects Elswick to uphold the

Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky Certified School

Personnel in the future.

Upon acceptance of this agreement by the Board,

Certificate Number 200300340 shall be on probation until

June 30, 2017 and subject to the following probationary

conditions:

1. By August 1, 2016, Elswick shall submit written

proof to the Board that she has completed six (6)

hours of training on the Professional Code of Ethics

for Kentucky Certified School Personnel, with an

emphasis on student/teacher boundaries, as

approved by the Board. Any expense required for

said training shall be paid by Elswick. If Elswick


200300340 shall be automatically suspended until

Elswick completes the required training and


2. During the probationary period, Elswick shall not

receive any disciplinary action involving

student/teacher boundaries from any school district

in which she is employed. “Disciplinary action” is

defined as any suspension, termination, or public

reprimand issued by any school district in the

Commonwealth of Kentucky and upheld, if

requested, by either the tribunal and/or arbitration

process. If Elswick fails to satisfy this condition,


automatically suspended for a period of one (1) year

and subject to additional sanctions by the Board

pursuant to KRS 161.120.

Elswick is aware that should she violate KRS 161.120,

either during or following this probationary period, the

Board shall initiate new disciplinary action and seek

additional sanctions.

Vote: Unanimous

1508629 Larry Watts Accept Agreed Order stating that Watts voluntarily,

knowingly, and intelligently surrenders his teaching

certificate, number 200185025, and agrees to not apply for,

nor be issued, a teaching or administrative certificate in the


Upon the acceptance of this agreement by the Board, Watts





Vote: Unanimous

1311760 Teresa Martin Accept Agreed Order stating that by August 1, 2016,

Martin shall submit written proof to the Board that she has

completed twelve (12) hours of training on the Professional

Code of Ethics for Kentucky Certified School Personnel, as

approved by the Board. Any expense required for said

training shall be paid by Martin. If Martin fails to satisfy

this condition, Certificate Number 201159913 shall be

automatically suspended until Martin completes the

required training and provides the appropriate written proof

to the Board.

By August 1, 2016, Martin shall submit written proof to the

Board that she has completed three (3) hours of classroom

management training, as approved by the Board. Any

expenses required for said training shall be paid by Martin.

If Martin fails to satisfy this condition, Certificate Number

201159913 shall be automatically suspended until Martin

completes the required training and provides the


By August 1, 2016, Martin shall submit written proof to the

Board that she has completed three (3) hours of diversity

training for classroom teachers, as approved by the Board.

Any expenses required for said training shall be paid by

Martin. If Martin fails to satisfy this condition, Certificate

Number 201159913 shall be automatically suspended until

Martin completes the required training and provides the


Martin is aware that should she violate KRS 161.120 in the



Vote: Unanimous (Ms. Blevins recused)

Motion made by Ms. Sinclair-Curry, seconded by Mr. Kennedy, to adjourn the meeting.

Vote: Unanimous

Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

Next Meeting: April 11, 2016

9:00 a.m. EDT

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Frankfort, Kentucky

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